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Student film major distraught after relief society lesson did not pass the Bechdel test

After attending second hour on Sunday, Enya Erinberg, a junior in the BYU media arts program, was shocked that the Relief Society discussion did not align with progressive Hollywood values. In a defiant rage, Erinberg stated, “The only topic of conversation was Jesus and President Nelson. You’d think that a room full of women could find something better to do than gossip about men.” Although … Continue reading Student film major distraught after relief society lesson did not pass the Bechdel test

Kim Possible
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5 LDS References You Might Have Missed in “A Minecraft Movie”

A Minecraft Movie, in theaters today, continues the distinct cinematic stylings of filmmaker and BYU graduate Jared Hess in multiple ways, including the use of references to his Latter-Day Saint faith. While the video game-based blockbuster may not be as thoroughly influenced by LDS culture as Hess’s magnum opus Napoleon Dynamite, it still manages to pack in some impressive nods to the Lord’s Church. Without … Continue reading 5 LDS References You Might Have Missed in “A Minecraft Movie”

Basil Fawlty
Campus, Featured, Life, Provo

Police Beat: Feb. 28-March 7

BYU: Theft Feb. 25 — A student’s innocence was reported stolen after attending an introductory biology class. Feb. 27 — The cryogenically frozen body of Wilford Woodruff was stolen from the Testing Center. Vandalism March 3 — Lipstick marks were found covering the Chief Massasoit statue. Suspicious Feb. 26 — A food science major was seen entering the Cannon Center. Animal problem March 2 — A report … Continue reading Police Beat: Feb. 28-March 7

Basil Fawlty
Life

Michael Bay Directs New Mormon Message Starring Mark Wahlberg

In order to reach a new demographic, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints hired Michel Bay to direct a new Mormon Message. They’re not actually called Mormon Messages anymore, but did you actually know that? The inspirational video is set to star Mark Wahlberg, a Catholic, saving a Mormon, played by Kirby Heyborne, from a burning building during a robot invasion while an … Continue reading Michael Bay Directs New Mormon Message Starring Mark Wahlberg

Cameron Frye